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testamentary

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Definition of testamentary

Etymology

    From Latin testamentarius (“of or belonging to wills”).

Adjective

testamentary (not comparable)

  1. (law) Of or pertaining to a will or testament.

    Although such letter shall not be interpreted as a testamentary writing, I request that my beneficiaries and executor carry out the requests made in the letter.

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